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enigmatic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/ · UK /ˌenɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic means: Difficult to understand or explain, often in an interesting way.

adjective

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Difficult to understand or explain, often in an interesting way.

  • She gave an enigmatic smile.
  • His enigmatic reply left us guessing.
  • The painting shows an enigmatic figure in a dark doorway.

Similar words: mysterious, puzzling, cryptic

Common phrases: enigmatic smile, enigmatic figure, enigmatic message, enigmatic expression

Questions about enigmatic

What does enigmatic mean?

Difficult to understand or explain, often in an interesting way.

What is enigmatic in other languages?

Türkçe: esrarengiz · Español: enigmático · Français: énigmatique · Deutsch: rätselhaft · Italiano: enigmatico · 日本語: 謎めいた

How do you pronounce enigmatic?

In American English /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/; in British English /ˌenɪɡˈmætɪk/.

How do you use enigmatic in a sentence?

She gave an enigmatic smile. His enigmatic reply left us guessing.

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